New Year's Eve Bird Droppings
by Stacey on Dec 31, 2010 8:10 AM EST
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PrintLATE ADDITION: Several media outlets reporting Orioles will sign or have signed Derrek Lee to a one-year deal.
Orioles' legend Cal Ripken Jr.weighs in on Kanemoto's 'Iron Man' streak | asahi.com
Tamoaki Kanemoto is the Japanese iron man, having played in 1,763 consecutive games going into this season, so a Japanese newspaper interviewed Cal Ripken about the ins and outs of the streak.
Eller: Palmeiro should get in Hall | nvdaily.com
I can't find the full name of the person who wrote this (perhaps this Eller is such a big deal in NoVa that I'm expected to know), but he thinks Rafael Palmeiro should be in the Hall of Fame.
The Driver's Seat / O’s top prospect Britton has high hopes for 2011 | Explore Howard
Zach Britton wants to make the rotation out of Spring Training. I'm glad he does, but he better not. Also, did you know that Zach's brother Phil is a catcher in the O's system? I didn't.
Lee leading first base race | School of Roch
Kubatko rides Rosenthal's coattails. Adam LaRoche's demands are too much for the Orioles (since he doesn't want to play here so he'll only come if vastly overpaid) so the O's have set their sights on Derrek Lee again. All this foreplay on the 1B issue, man. Just get to it!
Hobgood: "O's didn't get damaged goods" | Steve Melewski
Matt Hobgood is kind of relieved to have been diagnosed with something legit, because he had no clue why he wasn't performing as expected. Let's all hope he comes back from his injury rehab better than ever.
Miguel Tejada, 2006 Bowman #150 | Orioles Card "O" the Day
Brotz cracks me up. I also enjoy Miguel Tejada's handwriting.
On The Orioles Acquisition of JJ Hardy | Camden Crazies
Daniel gives his better-late-than-never analysis on the J.J. Hardy deal.
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your Open Thread, and let each new year find you a better man.
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I had a friend was a big baseball player
back in high school
He could throw that speedball by you
Make you look like a fool boy
Integrity
I really think we should pull our offers to Lee, LaRoche and Gregg. Even if we get one of the first baseman and the reliever, are we REALLY going to make the playoffs? NO. I would rather have future FA’s think ‘Wow, this team is missing a piece, they dont take crap and they stick to their morals.’ I like having just one maritime animal in the AL East, it doesnt need a spineless jellyfish as well.
You cant spell POOP without O's
They can do the same thing
By not going three years to laroche or overpaying for lee. At some point this offseason laroche and co will realize what they are really worth.
by Philly O's on Dec 31, 2010 9:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
in four months nobody is even going to remember the negotiations of anything
especially players outside the organization. But I would still pull the offers to Gregg and LaRoche, but that’s mostly because those offers, if taken, would make me claw my own eyes out.
"I looked at the clock... because I was saying to myself... It's five to seven, where could he be going with that sawed off shotgun?"
With a fork?
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
by duck on Dec 31, 2010 12:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
wow, eller, what a journey!
My passion for sports has always been there, while my knack for writing is something that’s developed over the past few years (and will continue to do so for quite a while), leading me to where I am today.
Eller.
Brian Eller.
While they could give his bio pic the fade treatment, they apparently couldn’t photoshop the zit he had on his forehead that day.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
hail, brotz!
inspired blogging, sir.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
did you?
i think that deep down inside, you knew all along.
At all hazards, a man must keep up appearances. Dignity, I say. Dignity above all, Governor. Hear, hear!
-Det. William "Bunk" Moreland
by j.q. higgins on Dec 31, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Happy New Year!
And remember… Baltimore bars have the option of staying open all night tonight, so pace yourselves.
"I guess if there wasn't any luck involved I'd win everytime." -Phil Hellmuth
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Dec 31, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
For all of you going out tonight
http://www.bloodalcoholcalculator.org/
Not 100% accurate, especially if you lie about your weight
Wow, I can have 3 screwdrivers in 2 hours and still not be impaired?
I need to go on a diet. And I’m not testing this theory out anytime soon.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
No doubt the wisest choice tonight
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/traffic/2010/12/happy_new_year_and_know_thy_li.html
Here’s the link to the original Baltimore Sun article. Probably should have just used this instead.
I'm not going ANYWHERE tonight
MST3K marathon with the oldest, a tradition we started last year.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
A good one.
We’re having steak & lobster, topped off with a drunken Wii marathon. No need to go any farther than the kitchen from the couch.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
I'm going to visit some friends I haven't seen
since last new years. We will be staying in though.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 1:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nice tradition, duck!
You’re bringing those kids up right.
What’s on tap for Joel (or Mike) and the bots?
"One way to lower a flag to half-mast is just to lower the flag. There's another way, though. You can raise the pole to like twice its original height." - Infinite Jest
by Eat More Esskay on Dec 31, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever's in the NetFlix queue
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
Current random MST3K cravings
1. Quest for the Delta Knights
2. Escape 2000
3. Space Mutiny
"One way to lower a flag to half-mast is just to lower the flag. There's another way, though. You can raise the pole to like twice its original height." - Infinite Jest
by Eat More Esskay on Dec 31, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
We're going out for Japanese first
ZK will be proud of me.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
It's looking like...
Zombie Nightmare
Laserblast (Think we actually watched this last year)
Future War
Racket Girls
The Robot vs The Aztec Mummy
Any suggestions available on Instant View?
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
Going out with family friends for dinner
Then they may come over to our house, the parents will chat, I will school the son (who I’m friends with) in either Madden or NCAA, his choice.
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 31, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Well if you're planning on ignoring that calculator as I am
Remember, Tipsy Taxi is running tonght, 1-877-963-TAXI. Free from 10-4
"I guess if there wasn't any luck involved I'd win everytime." -Phil Hellmuth
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Dec 31, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Haha yeah
Going for the new high score tonight!
"I guess if there wasn't any luck involved I'd win everytime." -Phil Hellmuth
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Dec 31, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Also,
All area transit (metro, light rail, buses, charm city circulator) are free from 8pm to 2am tonight.
2am? Weak.
I’ll just be getting started.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 2:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks , not a fan of the pink hats myself
there are some good folks ,over at OTM as well
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 31, 2010 12:33 PM EST reply actions
About Palmeiro
I want him to be in the HoF but, that’s because he was always my favorite player but, if he doesn’t get in then I completely understand but, if A-Roid makes the Hall, I hope there will be a huge shit storm. If A-Rod makes it, Raffy should be in it too. Man, Rodriguez better not make it.
by LoveForTheGame13 on Dec 31, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions
That's what I said yesterday.
There is no “if” A-Rod makes it. He will. Therefore palmeiro, McGwire, bonds, etc all should as well.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 1:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think by the time that A-Rod, Manny, and the like are up for the Hall
steroids won’t be as big of a deal as they are right now. It might be another 7-10 years before A-Rod is on the ballot for the first time. And a lot of writers will be of a new generation where steroids are just as much a part of baseball’s storied history of cheating as sandpaper, vaseline and cork. It is much easier for a guy who grew up idolizing Hank Aaron to vote no on A-Rod than it is for the kid who grew up giving forearm bumps in the schoolyard after clearing the bases in his kickball game.
The anger will fade, and users will start getting voted in. It’ll just be too late for the McGwires, Sosas and Palmeiros. Maybe the veteran’s committee will have mercy on them once other users break through, but I doubt it.
"Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.."
Girlfriend just called
She is going through some of her stuff in her parents basement because they are moving and she is pretty sure she just got bit by a black widow. Looks like I’ll be having a splended new years.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 3:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oy vey.
Hoping for a speedy recovery.
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 31, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Unless she's in Arizona....
I’d be suspicious that’s it’s a black widow in Maryland. Now, a brown recluse? Those we have. Anyway…
http://www.ehow.com/how_4532460_treating-black-widow-bites.html
Young adults are rarely hurt badly from black widow bites, unlike the old and the very young. It has been many years since there has been a fatality in the U.S.
Needless to say, get to a doc. Not life threatening, but definitely a lot less painful with proper treatment.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
And if possible, find the spider that bit her.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
As a former pool guy
I can tell you we have plenty black widows in MD. Plen-teeee.
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
The black widows have been extenguished from regions where heavy pesticides are used.
The pesticides killed them. This is mostly suburban Maryland. In rural Maryland (most of the state, really) there is still a large black widow population.
However, duck is right that for a young adult it is not that dangerous if you seek immediate medical attention.
Where are my shoelaces?
Insects extinguished by pesticides in the past few decades are starting to re-emerge
See: bedbugs
"I guess if there wasn't any luck involved I'd win everytime." -Phil Hellmuth
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Dec 31, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but my dad is an expert on spiders
Has some sort of graduate degree in the study of them, especially poisonous spiders, and he said that the black widow population in the suburban areas of the US are dying quickly.
Where are my shoelaces?
Okay you win. I can't argue with a bonafide spider expert.
"I guess if there wasn't any luck involved I'd win everytime." -Phil Hellmuth
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Dec 31, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Hah it's ok.
He just knows a lot and half of it I don’t want to hear because I’m pretty arachnophobic, but this one I managed to pick up.
Where are my shoelaces?
They aren't in a suburban area.
Her parents live in Calvert county on a horse farm.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, then it makes sense that she would get bit by a black widow.
They’re rampant in the rural areas.
Where are my shoelaces?
They found and killed two of them in the basement
before she was bit. She didn’t see what bit her and can’t find it.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Gloves. They're an option.
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
Yea.
Dumb move. Especially after they already saw two of them.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Black widow=tiny baby ordinary spider
in girlfriend-speak
by YeahDonnie on Dec 31, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Fantastic news!
Now, Harold, he's a friendly guy. He rambles on and on. He'll talk the balls off a rhino-saurus.~Primus, Harold of the Rocks
FanShot on front page to discuss if you'd like
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
Also, the Saux are reportedly close to re-signing the recently non-tendered Okajima.
Between him and Albers, the O’s could own their bullpen. No lead is safe!
Now, Harold, he's a friendly guy. He rambles on and on. He'll talk the balls off a rhino-saurus.~Primus, Harold of the Rocks
Oh, Happy Day!!!!!
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
In other news, congrats to the Snodfart hoopwomen for stopping U Conn last night -- finally.
Good news: post-game interviews showed U Conn coach and star both gracious in defeat. A class act there.
Bad news: in-game close-ups focused on No. 1 Stanford fan at Maples last night: Condi Rice. Not a class act.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Man Notre Dame is killing Miami 27-3.
I am not having a good bowl season. Took a push in the Louisville-Southern Miss game. I have wins from Boise St./Utah and Maryland-ECU. Losses from SanDiego St.-Navy, NC St-WVU, Washington-Nebraska, South Florida-Clemson, and now I’m gonna lose ND-Miami too. FML.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Dec 31, 2010 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Good for you folks on getting lee
wish i felt the same about us getting oki ! #$%^*^&^%$@#$%^&
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 31, 2010 4:47 PM EST reply actions
You can feel better
about getting Adrian Gonzalez
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
So i'm officially engaged
and I will now forever associate the signing of Derrek Lee with my proposal.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Good for you!
Hope she likes baseball as much as you do!
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 31, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Not far off...
and football, too. Why do you think I proposed?
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Because she makes a great fried cauliflower?
You were way more likely to be murdered in Baltimore in 2008 than you were in Tombstone in 1881.
...with cheese (hold the bacon).
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
I hate to show my ignorance but what is it with you folks and the bacon thing ?
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 31, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
We have 2 vehement anti-bacon people on here.
daveh873 and twistedlogic.
Those of us who adore the deliciousness of bacon enjoy giving them grief about it.
Now, Harold, he's a friendly guy. He rambles on and on. He'll talk the balls off a rhino-saurus.~Primus, Harold of the Rocks
by PBR me ASAP! on Dec 31, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
lol ok thanks !
i will make sure not to tease them about it !
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 31, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
mazel tov!
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
Congratulations, Dave and Jen!
Fantastic news.
You never know when someone is gonna sneak up on ya at the dolphin show! -wrb1990
I luv bacon
My arteries have requested a second opinion
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Um, FIRST!
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
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